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kiwi cowboy
29th June 2008, 13:39
had it covered up for a while and got it out to start it up for a run and can only get it going on no 1 and 2 cylinder 3 and 4 are not.
now ive taken number 4 plug out and it looks damp so assume its getting fuel?.
has good blue spark on no 4 so assume 3 is to [cant get it out unless take tank off].if it was a coil or electrical like that would'nt it affect both cylinders on that coil.1 and 4 , 2 and 3.
was going good about a month ago.
any sugestions

Taz
29th June 2008, 14:09
Try some new plugs.

Bonez
29th June 2008, 15:31
Check for corrosion on either end of the HT leads too. The pointed contacts in the coils and plug caps have a habit of corroding over time.

kiwi cowboy
29th June 2008, 19:15
had it covered up for a while and got it out to start it up for a run and can only get it going on no 1 and 2 cylinder 3 and 4 are not.
now ive taken number 4 plug out and it looks damp so assume its getting fuel?.
has good blue spark on no 4 so assume 3 is to [cant get it out unless take tank off].if it was a coil or electrical like that would'nt it affect both cylinders on that coil.1 and 4 , 2 and 3.
was going good about a month ago.
any sugestions


Check for corrosion on either end of the HT leads too. The pointed contacts in the coils and plug caps have a habit of corroding over time.

put new plugs in all go now but the plugs were only put in 50ks ago:(:beer:

FJRider
29th June 2008, 19:23
Give the old plugs a GOOD clean and try them again...check gaps etc.

Bonez
29th June 2008, 19:27
put new plugs in all go now but the plugs were only put in 50ks ago:(:beer:Not bad considering 30k should be the norm ;). Did you drain the carbs first before trying to fire the old girl up?

kiwi cowboy
29th June 2008, 20:13
Not bad considering 30k should be the norm ;). Did you drain the carbs first before trying to fire the old girl up?

aaah i ment 500kms ago but no i didnt drain carbs lazy i know.
the plugs were clean but i think the were brideging across and shorting with wet ends. cheers have put the one hotter plugs in.
will jusy have to get here out more often bugger bugger:rolleyes::clap: